Regional Counsel

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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HDR seeks a collaborative, team-oriented, experienced practicing attorney who is fully versed in the legal areas of engineering, architecture, consulting, design build, program and construction management in the public and private sector to serve as our regional counsel. Our ideal candidate has legal experience in the Architecture/Engineering industry and has great interpersonal and influencing skills, oral and written communication skills, an ability to anticipate and deliver legal support to satisfy the needs of a dynamic, diverse, and global business team, and the flexibility to manage an evolving variety of assignments.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration within the Legal Department, provide comprehensive legal services during pursuit, negotiation, and delivery of professional and consulting services contracts across various disciplines, including engineering, architecture, program and construction management, technical advisory services, and environmental consulting.
  • Review, prepare, and negotiate teaming agreements, term sheets, memoranda of understanding, professional/design services contracts and subcontracts under various project delivery models, including traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery models such as design and construct and alliance agreements across both public and private markets.
  • Review, prepare, and negotiate other agreements ancillary to professional services and business operations.
  • Actively participate in periodic project review meetings with operations and business group leadership for larger projects.
  • Summarize and explain, both verbally and in writing, legal terms and risks for benefit of senior leadership with respect to higher risk projects.
  • Monitor legal and contracting trends and developments in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Stay well informed of industry standard commercial forms and review and revise same consistent with HDR’s risk management practices.
  • Collaborate with and report to Legal department colleagues and supervisor(s) including business group counsel where appropriate regarding contractual items, project issues or to elevate approvals.
• Serve as the key contact to facilitate and assist with legal guidance on compliance with HDR policies, governance, entity management, ethics & compliance, compliance with laws including intellectual property, competition, and procurement laws.
• Collaborate with the Litigation and Risk Management team on providing legal support for potential claims, disputes and assistance on debt recovery (including knowledge of alternative dispute resolution procedures).
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and processes to improve efficiency and risk management.
• Review company policies and practices to promote and adhere to company’s goals and compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with in-house and outside counsel, and collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver enterprise-and-jurisdiction-appropriate strategic, actionable, and practical legal support as a trusted advisor to a large global A&E firm on a wide-range of matters and disciplines.
• Handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality while displaying professionalism and tact with all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate the efforts of outside attorneys on a case-by-case basis as approved by General Counsel.
• Support and implement Legal Department initiatives including training programs for operational staff.
• Engage with and represent the HDR Legal Department in a professional and constructive, supportive manner in all communications and interactions.
• Work in-person in the assigned office on a full-time basis with all exceptions pre-approved by assigned supervisor.
• Collaborate across the Legal Department for the professional growth and development of the legal team through formal and informal mentoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned / as needed across all HDR companies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• This position is in Nebraska; due to our collaborative team environment, we expect candidates to work in the office 5 days / week.
• Occasional flexibility for work from home is permitted with advance supervisor approval.
• Aptitude to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage competing demands.
• Exemplary analytical and oral and written communication skills, particularly in persuasion, diplomacy, leadership, and advocacy.
• Strong results orientation with a dedicated client focus and ability to establish a trusted advisor relationship with business clients.
• Superior collaboration and effective communication skills to interact across organization

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.